Georgia VFW

2025 Benefits Advisor Training
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VFW Post 6605 Warner Robins, 1011 Corder Rd, Warner Robins, GA, 31088, United States
Training for all Post and District Benefits Advisors will take place at VFW Post 6605 in Warner Robins, Georgia, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Reminder that the roles that once were called Post Service Officer and District Service Officers are now called Benefits Advisors (effective September 11, 2025).
Rooms – The cutoff for requesting a room is October 10th. No exceptions!
Online Registration has closed. For those planning to attend but have not yet registered, on-site registration will be available starting at 9am on Saturday, October, 25, 2025.
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2025 Georgia VFW State Commander's Homecoming
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Helendorf River Inn Suites & Conference Center, 33 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA, 30545, United States
Additional details along with an updated agenda are all coming soon. However, registration for this can’t miss event is OPEN!
Register for the State Commander’s Homecoming event TODAY
Visit: http://georgiavfw.org/homecoming for additional details.

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2025 GLT - August 2 Warner Robins
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 6605 Warner Robins, 1011 Corder Rd, Warner Robins, GA, 31088, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 6605 in Warner Robins, Georgia, on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.

Online Registration will close on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 6605.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 GLT - July 19 Athens
2025-07-19 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 2872 Athens, 835 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 2872 in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.

Online Registration will close on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 12pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 2872.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 GLT - July 12 Acworth
2025-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 5408 Acworth, 4764 Cobb Parkway North NW, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 5408 in Acworth, Georgia, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.

Online Registration will close on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 12pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 5408.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 GLT - June 21 Savannah
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 660 Savannah, 5115 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 660 in Savannah, Georgia, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person.
Online Registration will close on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 4pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 660.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 Georgia VFW State Convention
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-08 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join Georgia VFW and Auxiliary for this year’s State Convention where the Department recognizes First Responder Award recipients, our All State Post and District Teams, Outstanding Auxiliary Presidents, and so much more.
Event Pre-Registration is Open!
Using the ticketing function below, you can secure your registration and banquet tickets for the 2025 Georgia VFW State Convention.
The system allows you to pay online or pay upon arrival.
Online Pre-Registration has closed, but you are still able to register for the State Convention in person starting on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Reminder: Each attendee needs basic registration to attend sessions and hospitality room.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Reminder that the Scheduled of Events is SUBJECT to CHANGE!
National Representatives for 2025 State Convention
VFW Past Commander-in-Chief John Hamilton and VFW Auxiliary Past National President Armithea “Sissy” Borel will represent their respective organizations at the 2025 VFW Department of Georgia State Convention. Hamilton led the Veterans of Foreign Wars as Commander-in-Chief from July 2012 to July 2013, while Borel served as National President of the VFW Auxiliary from July 2013 to July 2014.

John Hamilton – Full VFW Bio
Sissy Borel – Full VFW Auxiliary Bio

Interested in Placing an Ad in Convention Program Book?
Using the ticketing function below, you are able to secure your full-page and half-page ads in this year’s Convention Program book.
Interested in being a Vendor?
More information coming soon. Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Hotel Information
Reservation link to book your hotel room:
Book your group rate for 2025 – VFW STATE CONVENTION
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We look forward to a successful event.
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Macon Marriott City Center for $112.00 USD per night
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms

Book your group rate for 2025 – VFW STATE CONVENTION
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2025 Mid-Winter Conference
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-16 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join Georgia VFW and Auxiliary for this year’s Mid-Winter Conference where the Department recognizes Department-level winners in the Voice of Democracy (high school) audio-essay scholarship program, Patriots Pen (middle school) written essay scholarship program, and Smart Maher Citizenship Teacher program (all levels). Our National VFW representatives are Jr Vice Commander-in-Chief Tim Peters and National Conductor Sandra Uzell.
Register TODAY!
Use the ticketing below to secure your Mid-Winter Conference Registration ($16 per person), Banquet Ticket ($42 per person), and vendor table ($100 per vendor table).
Use the ticketing below to register each attendee. Pay online TODAY or pay upon arrival. Reminder: Each attendee needs basic registration to attend sessions and hospitality room.
Interested in Placing an Ad in Conference Program Book?
Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Interested in being a Vendor?
Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Hotel Information
Reservation link to book your hotel room:
Book your group rate for 2025- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Macon Marriott City Center for $110.00 USD per night
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms

Book your group rate for 2025- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
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Service Officer Training
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 658 Macon, 4864 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA, 31206, United States
Service Officer Training will take place at VFW Post 658 (Macon) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Reminders:

Post and District Service Officers are expected to attend.
If the Post Service Officer cannot attend, the Post can get credit for this training session by sending two other Post Officers.
Mileage will be paid to those in attendance (one per Post)
For those living over 100 miles away from training, you may request a hotel room that will be covered by VFW Department of Georgia.

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2024 Fall Conference
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join us for Commander Joe Couch & President Belinda Baragona’s Homecoming
AGENDA
Friday – October 18, 2024

11:00 AM – Budget Meeting (Department Headquarters)
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hospitality Room (Exhibition Hall A)
7:00 PM – Council of Administration Meeting (Ballroom A-B)
Hospitality Room opens after CoA Meeting

Saturday – October 19, 2024

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Registration
9:00 AM – Joint Opening Session
9:20 AM – 3:00 PM Marketplace (Room 306)

Drawings at close of Marketplace

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Training Sessions (Room 303/Room 309)
Noon – Lunch (Exhibition Hall A) [Time approximately]
5:30 PM – Cash Bar (Ballroom A)
6:30 PM – Homecoming Banquet Fall Glamour (Ballroom B-D)
Hospitality Room opens after Banquet

Sunday – October 20, 2024

9:00 AM – Joint Devotional Service
9:20 AM – Joint Business Session

Banquet Theme is Autumn Glamour/Colors. Break out your browns, your tans, your oranges, and your pumpkin spice colors for this patriotic banquet where we show our appreciation for Commander Couch and President Baragona.
During the day on Saturday, we are going to do another marketplace and classes. Come join us to find out about programs and meet some of our sponsor partners.
Event Hotel Information:
Book your rooms for Fall Conference TODAY!
Cut-off for room rates is October 1, 2024. Group rate is $109 per night plus taxes. Rate includes complimentary parking and wifi access.
Call to book or book online
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1725552492885&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true

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GLT - August 10 Macon
2024-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 658 Macon, 4864 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA, 31206, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 658 (Macon) on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. If you use a credit card, the price per registration is $11.

To register, use the attached PDF form and email it to admin@georgiavfw.org.

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GLT - July 20 Savannah
2024-07-20 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 660 Savannah, 5115 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 660 (Savannah) on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. If you use a credit card, the price per registration is $11.

To register, use the attached PDF form and email it to admin@georgiavfw.org.

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GLT - July 13 Albany
2024-07-13 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 2785 Albany, 315 Philema Rd, Albany, GA, 31701, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 2785 (Albany) on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. If you use a credit card, the price per registration is $11.

To register, use the attached PDF form and email it to admin@georgiavfw.org.

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GLT - June 29 Acworth
2024-06-29 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 5408 Acworth, 4764 Cobb Parkway North NW, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at Acworth / Kennesaw Post 5408 on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. If you use a credit card, the price per registration is $11.

To register, use the attached PDF form and email it to admin@georgiavfw.org.

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VFW State Convention
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1712174796389&key=GRP

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
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Georgia VFW Memorial Service
2024-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
During the 2024 State Convention, Georgia VFW will hold a Department Memorial service to commemorate all of the comrades and patriots of the Auxiliary who have passed this year.
Council of Administration Meeting: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Convention: June 7, 2024, to June 9, 2024

More details are forthcoming.
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Council of Administration Meeting
2024-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
During the 2024 State Convention, VFW Department of Georgia will hold a Council of Administration meeting on the evening prior to kicking off the convention.
Council of Administration Meeting: Thursday, June 6, 2024
Convention: June 7, 2024, to June 9, 2024

More details are forthcoming.
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W W Jones Cookout
2024-05-11 09:30 - 14:00 | GA
The W W Jones Cookout is held each year in May on the Saturday before Mother’s Day at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. We come together to cook a meal and share some camaraderie with the residents there. We would love to have you participate. If you or your Post/District would like to make donations to this event, please make your check payable to the Georgia VFW (WW Jones on the Memo line) and mail to Headquarters. Of course Zelle and credit card donations are accepted as well.
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2024 Mid-Winter Conference
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-11 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Mid Winter Conference & Awards Banquet
February 9 – 11, 2024
To get your hotel room, go to www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1687978945283&key=GRP

To Download The Mid Winter Awards Banquet Flyer ( Click Here )

Mid-Winter Conference (Feb. 9-11) Registration Form
(One form per person) To Download ( Click Here ) PDF Fillable

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Fall Conference
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Commander Patsey Schreiber & President Pat Dobbins Homecoming

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124th VFW National Convention
2023-07-22 08:00 - 2023-07-27 17:00 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North Third St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
The 124th VFW National Convention will be held July 22-27, 2023, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s more than 1.5 combined membership at the weeklong VFW National Convention. While there, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans, service members and their families.
Convention delegates also elect new leadership, as well as recognize prominent individuals and organizations for their support of veterans and military personnel.
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2023 State Convention
2023-06-22 17:00 - 2023-06-25 16:00 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
VFW Department of Georgia and Auxiliary holds the 2023 State Convention from Thursday, June 22, 2023, until Sunday, June 25, 2023.
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